Fortress Made of Glass

[Intro: Bass and guitar strike the same rapid figure. Drums enter at full speed.] [Verse 1] Can’t sleep in the bed that I made Can’t drive in my car—I’m afraid Said I could, said I can, so I lied Built a place in my mind where I hide [Chorus] Oh, this fortress made of glass You can see me when you pass I built it high to keep me safe But every pane gives me away [Verse 2] They handed me panes and a hammer Said, “Build us a skyscraper” I copied the towers that crowded the sky Never learned what kept them upright [Chorus] Oh, this fortress made of glass You can see me when you pass I built it high to keep me safe But every pane gives me away [Verse 3] Miming peace, manufacturing strength I smile when they ask how I’ve been They pause—“Are you sure?”—one more time I swallow and tell them, “I’m fine” [Chorus] Oh, this fortress made of glass You can see me when you pass I built it high to keep me safe But every pane gives me away [Bridge: The song drops suddenly into a spacious reggae groove.] Far away This place takes me far away But what I came in here to hide Keeps building pressure from inside [Hardcore re-entry: The full band snaps back at double speed.] Trampling tact, bleeding out facts I cover my head and drop to the floor Windows burst into air Suddenly, there is no glare [Outro: Lead vocal and gang vocals trade lines between abrupt instrumental hits.] [Lead] Destroy this! [Gang] Let me out! [Lead] Destroy this! [Gang] From the inside out! [All] Destroy this! Destroy this! Destroy this! © These lyrics were made by me.